Directions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- 2Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside the pasta.
- 3Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- 5Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6Add salt, black pepper, chili flakes, oregano, and basil, then stir well.
- 7Stir in lemon zest and juice, then let it simmer for 1 minute.
- 8Add chopped parsley and stir to combine.
- 9Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- 10Pour in the reserved pasta water gradually to loosen the sauce.
- 11Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and creamy.
Ingredients
- 8 oz dry pasta (spaghetti, linguine, etc.)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 zest lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Equipment
large potlarge skillet
Tips
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan before serving.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.
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